Brant's whistling rat (Parotomys brantsii) standing on its hind legs outside its burrow. This gregarious rodent builds nests within chambers in a burrow system. It whistles to communicate with neighbouring rats,including warnings about predators. It forages during the day,feeding on seeds and plants. Photographed in Goegap Nature Reserve,Northern Cape,South Africa | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Chadwick, Peter |
Bildgröße: | 5157 px × 3425 px |
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